Expanded Simulation Models "Version 3.0" for Growth of the Submerged Aquatic Plants American Wildcelery, Sago Pondweed, Hydrilla, and Eurasian Watermilfoil

Abstract

This technical note describes modifications of simulation models for growth of four submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) types, greatly expanding their application potential. The modifications include descriptions of the vegetation responses to daily changes in current velocity and epiphyte shading, and accommodation of daily changes in water level. These models can be used to evaluate key environmental conditions in which SAV would persist under a variety of management scenarios within the watershed. The models are available as stand-alone versions, and can be used singly and in combination with hydrodynamic and sediment transport models.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474511

Entities

People

  • Elly P.H. Best
  • William A. Boyd

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Plants
  • Aquatic Weeds
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Birds
  • Botany
  • Computer Programs
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Food Chains
  • Habitats
  • Materials
  • Mississippi River
  • North America
  • Plant Growth
  • Plant Roots
  • Plants
  • Simulations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation